Mark F. Villanueva

It was not out of blind faith that days prior to challenging Amir khan I told the deeply religious fighter that I felt his chances of winning were real good. He needed to weather an expected onslaught early in the fight, let his opponent build up false confidence (as he seems prone to), then gradually start to step in to target the body, and work it out so to catch Khan, who's … [Read more...] about On Luis Collazo

By Mark F. Villanueva
In the world of prizefighting where intimidation is a norm amongst fighters to gain a psychological edge against each other- its effects nearly physical to anyone inflicted with a shade of self-doubt- Irish Andy Lee daunts you in a curios manner, with steady values of humility and self-awareness. … [Read more...] about The Tenacious Irish

By Mark F. Villanueva
After a layoff of fifteen long months the highly talented boxer from Cuba had finally returned with an insufferable game plan in mind- to show off. Like a lover who had been away for too long for overseas work or other, he wanted to make his renewed presence felt strong and lasting by showering portentous grace as if to swoon over a loved one. There was … [Read more...] about Yuriorkis Gamboa Vs. Michael Farenas: History 101

By Mark F.Villanueva
Dateline: Las Vegas, Nevada, December 8, 2012 - The crowd of the MGM Grand was charged with intensity as they eagerly searched for an end to nearly a decade of bitter rivalry between the Mexican prizefighter, Juan Manuel Marquez and Filipino boxing superstar, Manny Pacquiao. The odds once again swayed in the latter's favor, measured in the usual terms of … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez: The Bigot